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2026 Biodiversity Fund is sponsored by Boreal Waters Community Foundation. Supports projects that preserve and restore habitats, assist vulnerable species and ecosystems, plan for environmental change, and promote research and education in the Duluth-Superior region.
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Get To Know Us Our Team News & Events Our Impact Contact Us For Current & Prospective Donors Ways To Give How To Open A Fund Why Choose Our Foundation Plan Your Legacy Fund Directory Donor Resources For Professional Advisors Working Together With Nonprofits Our Grant Opportunities Grant Directory Establish an Organizational Endowment Apply For a Scholarship Our Scholarships Community Opportunity Fund The Unity Fund Impact Investing Nonprofits Unite Community Stories Cook County Eveleth South Shore, Wisconsin Two Harbors Area Supporting bold ideas & everyday impact Applications for the Transformation Grant and Biodiversity Fund are OPEN. The deadline for submission is March 9. At Boreal Waters Community Foundation, we believe in the power of local nonprofits to create meaningful, lasting change. To support that work, we offer a range of grant opportunities designed to address both immediate needs and long-term goals. We offer grant rounds throughout the year, along with select funds that accept requests year-round. Community Opportunity Fund Grants These grants support projects that emphasize collaboration and create lasting positive change. They focus on three key areas: Opportunity – Projects empower individuals to achieve economic stability and independence. Resilience – Projects must enhance the ability of organizations, families, or communities to anticipate, adapt to, and recover from challenges, creating sustainable, long-term solutions that reduce risk and promote resilience. Belonging – Creating spaces and opportunities where all people are valued, heard, and are able to thrive. Projects amplify voices, foster creative expression, and create a vibrant, inclusive culture. When to Apply: Community Opportunity Fund Grants are part of our Community Opportunity Fund Grant Cycle. These grants are for projects in specific focus areas, like the arts, environment, human services, animal welfare and more. When to Apply: Area of Interest Grants are offered in both spring and fall. Check individual grant guidelines to confirm timing. In addition to grants offered directly through Boreal Waters, nonprofit organizations in our region may also be eligible for funding through our local affiliate foundations. Each affiliate is guided by a volunteer advisory committee made up of community members who understand the unique needs and strengths of their area. These local grants complement our broader funding opportunities—meaning organizations can apply for support both through Boreal Waters and their regional affiliate, depending on their goals and needs. When to Apply: Regional Grants are part of the Spring Grant Cycle. Submitting Your Application We strive to make our grant application process accessible and equitable. Applications for 2026 Spring Grants will open on January 5, the deadline for submission
Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Varies; eligibility guidance Nonprofits and community groups in Duluth-Superior region
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
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Get To Know Us Our Team News & Events Our Impact Contact Us For Current & Prospective Donors Ways To Give How To Open A Fund Why Choose Our Foundation Plan Your Legacy Fund Directory Donor Resources For Professional Advisors Working Together With Nonprofits Our Grant Opportunities Grant Directory Establish an Organizational Endowment Apply For a Scholarship Our Scholarships Community Opportunity Fund The Unity Fund Impact Investing Nonprofits Unite Community Stories Cook County Eveleth South Shore, Wisconsin Two Harbors Area Supporting bold ideas & everyday impact Applications for the Transformation Grant and Biodiversity Fund are OPEN.
The deadline for submission is March 9. At Boreal Waters Community Foundation, we believe in the power of local nonprofits to create meaningful, lasting change. To support that work, we offer a range of grant opportunities designed to address both immediate needs and long-term goals.
We offer grant rounds throughout the year, along with select funds that accept requests year-round. Community Opportunity Fund Grants These grants support projects that emphasize collaboration and create lasting positive change. They focus on three key areas: Opportunity – Projects empower individuals to achieve economic stability and independence.
Resilience – Projects must enhance the ability of organizations, families, or communities to anticipate, adapt to, and recover from challenges, creating sustainable, long-term solutions that reduce risk and promote resilience. Belonging – Creating spaces and opportunities where all people are valued, heard, and are able to thrive. Projects amplify voices, foster creative expression, and create a vibrant, inclusive culture.
When to Apply: Community Opportunity Fund Grants are part of our Community Opportunity Fund Grant Cycle. These grants are for projects in specific focus areas, like the arts, environment, human services, animal welfare and more. When to Apply: Area of Interest Grants are offered in both spring and fall.
Check individual grant guidelines to confirm timing. In addition to grants offered directly through Boreal Waters, nonprofit organizations in our region may also be eligible for funding through our local affiliate foundations. Each affiliate is guided by a volunteer advisory committee made up of community members who understand the unique needs and strengths of their area.
These local grants complement our broader funding opportunities—meaning organizations can apply for support both through Boreal Waters and their regional affiliate, depending on their goals and needs. When to Apply: Regional Grants are part of the Spring Grant Cycle. Submitting Your Application We strive to make our grant application process accessible and equitable.
Applications for 2026 Spring Grants will open on January 5, the deadline for submission is February 2. We recommend bookmarking this page so you can return to it easily throughout the process. Log In or Create an Account If this is your first time applying, you’ll need to set up a new account.
Returning users can simply log in. Identify which grants you plan to apply for.
You’ll be asked to upload a few key documents with your application: Project budget – Download our template or use your own Most current organizational budget Most recent IRS Form 990 or audited financial statement Optional: Download and review narrative questions for planning your responses offline Download Optional Project Be sure to complete and submit your application before the deadline listed for your chosen grant cycle.
Each grant has its own specific guidelines, but to apply for any of our grants, your organization must meet a few basic requirements.
To be eligible, your organization must be: A governmental entity or public school (under Section 170(c)(1)) A tribal government (recognized under Section 7871) A church or religious organization Or working with a fiscal sponsor that qualifies under one of the categories above In addition, your organization must be located in OR provide services to communities within our service area.
We’re here to help you navigate the process Access our Grant FAQs for common questions and step-by-step application guides. Collaborative Applications Our grant portal supports collaboration. Refer to the collaborator tutorial for instructions on how multiple team members can work on the same application.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits and community groups in Duluth-Superior region Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Boreal Waters Community Foundation Grants is sponsored by Boreal Waters Community Foundation. Funds nonprofit projects in northeastern Minnesota including youth leadership, food sovereignty, environmental stewardship, cultural revitalization, general operating, capacity building, and systems-change initiatives. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Get To Know Us Our Team News & Events Our Impact Contact Us For Current & Prospective Donors Ways To Give How To Open A Fund Why Choose Our Foundation Plan Your Legacy Fund Directory Donor Resources For Professional Advisors Working Together With Nonprofits Our Grant Opportunities Grant Directory Establish an Organizational Endowment Apply For a Scholarship Our Scholarships Community Opportunity Fund The Unity Fund Impact Investing Nonprofits Unite Community Stories Cook County Eveleth South Shore, Wisconsin Two Harbors Area Supporting bold ideas & everyday impact Applications for the Transformation Grant and Biodiversity Fund are OPEN. The deadline for submission is March 9. At Boreal Waters Community Foundation, we believe in the power of local nonprofits to create meaningful, lasting change. To support that work, we offer a range of grant opportunities designed to address both immediate needs and long-term goals. We offer grant rounds throughout the year, along with select funds that accept requests year-round. Community Opportunity Fund Grants These grants support projects that emphasize collaboration and create lasting positive change. They focus on three key areas: Opportunity – Projects empower individuals to achieve economic stability and independence. Resilience – Projects must enhance the ability of organizations, families, or communities to anticipate, adapt to, and recover from challenges, creating sustainable, long-term solutions that reduce risk and promote resilience. Belonging – Creating spaces and opportunities where all people are valued, heard, and are able to thrive. Projects amplify voices, foster creative expression, and create a vibrant, inclusive culture. When to Apply: Community Opportunity Fund Grants are part of our Community Opportunity Fund Grant Cycle. These grants are for projects in specific focus areas, like the arts, environment, human services, animal welfare and more. When to Apply: Area of Interest Grants are offered in both spring and fall. Check individual grant guidelines to confirm timing. In addition to grants offered directly through Boreal Waters, nonprofit organizations in our region may also be eligible for funding through our local affiliate foundations. Each affiliate is guided by a volunteer advisory committee made up of community members who understand the unique needs and strengths of their area. These local grants complement our broader funding opportunities—meaning organizations can apply for support both through Boreal Waters and their regional affiliate, depending on their goals and needs. When to Apply: Regional Grants are part of the Spring Grant Cycle. Submitting Your Application We strive to make our grant application process accessible and equitable. Applications for 2026 Spring Grants will open on January 5, the deadline for submission Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information $25,000 - $50,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Unity Fund: Investing in Black Futures is sponsored by Boreal Waters Community Foundation. Community-led grant program advancing equity through proposals opening February 23, 2026, in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: African Heritage Unity Fund Get To Know Us Our Team News & Events Our Impact Contact Us For Current & Prospective Donors Ways To Give How To Open A Fund Why Choose Our Foundation Plan Your Legacy Fund Directory Donor Resources For Professional Advisors Working Together With Nonprofits Our Grant Opportunities Grant Directory Establish an Organizational Endowment Apply For a Scholarship Our Scholarships Community Opportunity Fund The Unity Fund Impact Investing Nonprofits Unite Community Stories Cook County Eveleth South Shore, Wisconsin Two Harbors Area Black-led. Rooted in community. Equity in action. The Unity Fund is a catalyst for equity and justice, created by and for African Heritage communities in our region. Grounded in local leadership and lived experience, the Fund invests in bold solutions that remove barriers, build opportunity, and celebrate the strength of Black communities across the Northland. In 2025, we invested $121,500 into the community through Unity Fund grants. Applications for 2026 grants from the Unity Fund will open on February 23. The Fund’s advisory committee is thoughtfully reviewing the grant process to ensure it aligns with the fund’s purpose and deepens its long-term impact. To receive updates about the Unity Fund, please join our email list. Donate grant application process Everyone deserves the chance to thrive. The Unity Fund exists to ensure that people of African Heritage can fully participate in, shape, and benefit from the social and economic life of our region. By addressing systemic inequities head-on, we’re working together to open doors, shift power, and build a future rooted in dignity, inclusion, and shared prosperity. The Unity Fund supports projects and programs that: Increase access to housing and home ownership Grow innovative Black-owned businesses Black culture and history Eliminate health disparities and improve well-being Expand access to education, career development, and leadership opportunities Duluth Center for Women and Children A stronger, more equitable community grows economic vitality and opportunities for everyone. With your support, the Unity Fund is helping African Heritage families across the Northland grow, thrive, and build lasting roots. In 2025, we invested $121,500 into the community through Unity Fund grants. Grantmaking will begin on February 26 in 2026. During this time, the Fund’s advisory committee is thoughtfully reviewing the grant process to ensure it aligns with the Fund’s purpose and deepens its long-term impact. This pause allows us to strengthen the sustainability of the Unity Fund, so it can continue advancing equity and opportunity in our region for years to come. Divine Konnections, Inc. – Annie’s House of Refuge & Restoration Duluth Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Funding amounts vary by project scope and award track.; eligibility guidance Community projects focused on equity in NE MN/northwestern WI including Duluth Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
